| Good morning. It's Wednesday, Dec. 27. In our top story, help is on the way for Puerto Rican families displaced by Hurricane Maria after the Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida dispatches two tractor-trailers to a FEMA warehouse in Jacksonville to pick up 50,000 pounds of non-perishable food. Meanwhile, tragedy struck on International Drive as a 12-year-old boy was struck and killed by a hit-and-run motorist. And finally, what new restaurants are on the horizon for 2018 in Central Florida? Find out here. On Wednesday, the Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida will dispatch two tractor-trailers to a FEMA warehouse in Jacksonville and redistribute 50,000 pounds of non-perishable foods to families at the Episcopal Church of Saint John the Evangelist in Kissimmee, Rev. John Clark said. [More] A boy was hit and killed by a car on International Drive near SeaWorld on Tuesday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. [More] Central Florida’s most storied music studio, KDS Music, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization, citing complaints about mold and lack of air conditioning in a dispute with its landlord in South Orlando. [More] Casselberry is now the latest Central Florida city to protect its peacocks and declare itself as a bird sanctuary city [More] U.S. Rep. Val Demings, D-Orlando, was chosen by Democratic leadership to succeed former U.S. Rep. John Conyers, who resigned this month after more than 50 years in Congress following sexual harassment allegations. [More] Orlando Magic, decimated by injuries, unravel in fourth quarter as they lose to Miami Heat, 107-89 [More] Evan Fournier back after missing eight games with ankle injury [More] Oak Ridge leads Sentinel Super Six boys basketball rankings [More] The UCF football team departed for Atlanta Tuesday and is determined to return home with a win over Auburn in the Peach Bowl. [More] Seminoles freshman running back Cam Akers is on the brink of school history, needing 79 yards to break Dalvin Cook's freshman rushing record. [More] Orlando Sentinel theater critic Matthew J. Palm reviews "School of Rock" at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in Orlando. [More] A singer and potential congressional candidate says she has filed a sexual assault complaint against President Donald Trump's former campaign manager. [More] Orlando comedian Preacher Lawson on playing the Orlando Improv for New Year's Eve: 'I get to close out my favorite year at my favorite club in my favorite city.' [More] Orlando Sentinel theater critic Matthew J. Palm highlights memorable performances and creative work in Central Florida theaters. [More] Luann de Lesseps, popularly known as "The Countess," was booked into the Palm Beach County Jail at 1:25 a.m. on Dec. 24, 2017. [More] | 
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